Panos Panay, General Manger of Surface, holds the tablet Surface by Microsoft during a news conference at Milk Studios in Los Angeles, California.The new Surface tablet has a 10.6 inch screen complete with cover that contains a full multitouch keyboard. (Photo : Getty Images/ Kevork Djansezian)
Microsoft is expected to announce some details about its high-anticipated devices Microsoft Surface Pro 5 and Microsoft Surface Book 2. This will clear the air if the devices are coming any time soon or not.
During its October 2016 event, certain rumors that have been making rounds for a while will be clarified by Microsoft. Such rumors include the existence of a Surface Phone and cancellation of its Lumia Windows Phone series. Fans are restless about any official statements from Microsoft regarding Microsoft Surface Pro 5, Microsoft Blog noted.
For now, it is impossible to say what the company will reveal during the October event, but it should announce some of its devices that are lined up for release. Fans have nearly given up hope for a 2016 release of the new Surface devices, including Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 5.
The excitement surrounding the gadgets is still alive and kicking despite Microsoft reportedly deciding to refresh Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 instead. An insider source has revealed that Microsoft will be using the October event to launch better processors for the two gadgets, which include Microsoft Surface Book 2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 5.
According to The Verge, Microsoft is planning to release a new Surface device this year and in 2017, it would release three more. This was hinted about two months ago by the company. As per the tradition, fans expectation of a Microsoft Surface Pro 5 or a Microsoft Surface Book 2 release as the All-In-One Surface PC was not on anyone's radar.
It seems Microsoft Surface Pro 5 fans will have to wait a little bit longer for their favorite gadget to be even announced. For now, all they are getting are revamped previous variants. The Surface All-In-One Surface PC, also known as Cardinal, may be revealed during the October event.
As Microsoft allegedly including the Intel Kaby Lake processor in the Microsoft Surface Pro 5 model, the release does not seem like now but maybe in 2017. The Kaby Lake processors are set to be released later this year.
Watch a video of Microsoft Surface Pro 5 features here:
